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ACACIA pycnantha - Golden Wattle 100g
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Medium shrub small tree to 8 m spread 4 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 25
Seed per gram: Approx. 50
This medium shrub to the small tree makes an excellent garden plant guaranteed to produce a stunning display of blooms when in flower.
An attractive medium-sized shrub with a smooth bark stem that forms a stately habit. Flowers prolifically from spring, summer, and autumn with masses of large deep golden yellow in clusters. Phyllodes (leaves) are bright green and sickle-shaped around 15 cm long.
Occurring in New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria.
Prefers shallow sandy soils in an open sunny position. Drought and frost tolerant but protect from frost whilst young.
Acacia is easy to propagate from seed.
The best time to sow Acacia seed is autumn, Late winter and spring.
- Sow in a well drained mix.
- Soak in water 24 hours
- Next, soak seeds in near boiling water for 24-48 hours,to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
- Place in a semi-shaded postion.
- Keep the soil moist, avoid overwatering and ensure it doesn’t dry out.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist, but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited